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The latest Disney news, information and rumours. Find out what is currently going on with the Disney Company and what is in the Imagineering pipeline.enWed, 19 Dec 2018 10:38:50 GMTvBulletin30http://intercot.com/discussion/images/misc/rss.pnghttp://www.intercot.com/discussion/
Fewer Christmas Decorations?http://intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?217922-Fewer-Christmas-Decorations&goto=newpost
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 13:35:29 GMTIs it just me, or are there fewer Christmas decorations in the past years? In particular, my family used to love all the lights at Epcot (particularly the tunnel of lights) and of course the Osborne Lights. But beyond that, it just seems there might be less Christmas magic around. Anyone else sense...Is it just me, or are there fewer Christmas decorations in the past years? In particular, my family used to love all the lights at Epcot (particularly the tunnel of lights) and of course the Osborne Lights. But beyond that, it just seems there might be less Christmas magic around. Anyone else sense that?
]]>elliotthttp://intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?217922-Fewer-Christmas-DecorationsDisney Bus Accident at Epcothttp://intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?217907-Disney-Bus-Accident-at-Epcot&goto=newpost
Tue, 11 Dec 2018 17:01:21 GMTI just read about an accident involving two Disney busses. It seems that there are no serious injuries, but still, not a good day for those drivers, or the passengers.
More details on various news sites, including: https://www.local10.com/theme-parks/15-disney-guests-injured-in-bus-crash-at-epcotI just read about an accident involving two Disney busses. It seems that there are no serious injuries, but still, not a good day for those drivers, or the passengers.

More details on various news sites, including: https://www.local10.com/theme-parks/...crash-at-epcot
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Fri, 07 Dec 2018 01:38:25 GMTWalt Disney Imagineering has released a video sneak preview of the Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast attraction coming to Tokyo Disneyland park in spring 2020:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJtNxaTwgz0Walt Disney Imagineering has released a video sneak preview of the Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast attraction coming to Tokyo Disneyland park in spring 2020:

.... Another new hotel is coming to Walt Disney World, adding to a building boom that already includes hotels, theme park expansions and a new transportation system.

Marriott International, which owns and operates the Swan and Dolphin hotels, revealed plans Tuesday for a new project called The Cove.

The Cove will be a tower hotel addition to the Swan and Dolphin, and it will include 349 rooms. When it’s complete, Marriott will have a total of 2,600 rooms in the Swan, Dolphin and Cove hotels.

The hotel will be built across the street from the Swan and Dolphin on Epcot Resorts Boulevard, near the Fantasia Garden miniature golf course.

“I’m sort of like a dad. I love the Swan, I love the Dolphin, but the newest baby is going to be something special,” said Fred Sawyers, general manager of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resort.

Sawyers said The Cove will be group-oriented and event- or convention-focused, giving companies that may have outgrown the current property a reason to come back.

“Demand has really been off the charts. We’re going to do about 5 percent more in occupancy this year than we’ve ever done before,” Sawyers said.

According to tourism officials, 72 million people visited Orlando in 2017. With several other projects coming to Disney in the next few years, Sawyers believes 75 million people could visit Orlando this year.

“I think it really does speak well of Orlando as a destination. We’ve got great infrastructure. Things like roads, the airport and convention center expanding … The future is very bright,” Sawyers said.

The Cove will include a rooftop venue for weddings or rental to VIP groups. Like the Swan and Dolphin hotels, The Cove will have walking access to Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the Boardwalk, Yacht and Beach resorts.

11/24/18 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is continuing its tradition of a Party Exclusive Sorceress of the Magic Kingdom card in 2018. The 2018 Card features José, Michael, Pierre, & Fritz :

Character Change-Up

11/24/18 Pirates are out and Vampires are in… at least in Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Disney Junior Meet & Greet area replaced the Jake meet & greet with a new Vampirina meet and greet at the end of October. The new meet and greet is operating intermittently from 9:30 am – 6:30 pm daily.

A D-Luxe Breakfast

11/24/18 D-Lux Burger in the Town Center section of Disney Springs has recently introduced a new breakfast menu. The menu features a Classic Breakfast Burger, Chicken Biscuit, Fries and more. The breakfast menu is initially being introduced as seasonal and is set to be available through January 1, 2019.

Like a Phoenix, err Dragon

11/24/18 Magic Kingdom Cast have reported that the Maleficent Dragon float is likely to return soon to the Festival of Fantasy parade. The float has reportedly been used during rehearsals earlier this month. It has not been reported if the fire breathing effect will return or if it has been removed due to the accident in May 2018 which led to its current hiatus.

More Memories

11/24/18 Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories store in the Marketplace section of Disney Springs has recently expanded. The shop has expanded into the adjacent area formerly occupied by the Hane’s Design-A-Tee store. Initial reports of the expanded store are that the merchandise is primarily unchanged.

An island by any other name …

11/24/18 Guests to Disney’s Caribbean Beach resort may notice more changes than just the re-imagined Old Port Royale. Guests looking for their room in the Trinidad North or Trinidad South sections will have a hard time finding them as both of these ‘villages’ have been re-named. Trinidad South has been renamed Barbados while Trinidad North is now just Trinidad. The original Barbados section was demolished as part of the construction of Disney's Riviera resort.

This all-new, high-octane show opens in the park’s Sunset Showcase in spring 2019 as part of the overall transformation of Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Taking on the role of rookie racer, you’ll cruise into the theater and find yourself face-to-face with Lightning McQueen, appearing live on stage. McQueen and the entire audience are enveloped by a giant, wraparound screen that is nearly two stories tall and stretches more than 200 feet from end to end, pulling everyone into the action! The racing legend is excited to showcase what he’s learned over the years. Of course, as Lightning McQueen has discovered throughout his career, things don’t always go according to plan, and he has to think fast to get back on course. Friends like Tow Mater, Cruz Ramirez and Lightning’s pals from Radiator Springs chime in with their support, as Lightning gears up for the challenge.

A sneak peek at the new attraction has also been promoted on December 1st during a new Christmas special airing at 8 p.m. EST on Disney Channel.
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